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[Q] Xperia V 9.2.A.199 Impossible to Root

Hello this is my first post , I am a newbe.....
I made several attempts to root my device but none of these works...
One click root
Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v33
DooMLoRD_Easy-Rooting-Toolkit_v18_perf-event-exploit
DooMLoRD_Easy-Rooting-Toolkit_v17_perf-event-exploit
DooMLoRD_Easy-Rooting-Toolkit_v14_perf-event-exploit
could you give me an help please ?

No easy method work for now. Only solution is downgrade to 4.1, root and flashing some rom based on .199 build. Or there is some script that should help you retain root with OTA upgrade, but you still need to downgrade to 4.1.

nlooooo said:
No easy method work for now. Only solution is downgrade to 4.1, root and flashing some rom based on .199 build. Or there is some script that should help you retain root with OTA upgrade, but you still need to downgrade to 4.1.
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I am very grateful to you. you saved me from headache....

I would like to take advantage of your willingness to ask a few questions....
I have done a firmware backup using the SUS and Flashtool.
Bootloader is locked at this time on my V.
I would like to know if I can install cyanogenmod 11 and in the future I can back to previous original firmware "tft" using this Flashtool procedure ?
-how to install the newest Android 4.3 for Sony XPERIA V LT25
-paste the ftf file downloaded in step c) to folder „Firmware“ included in the XPERIA Flashtool.
-open the XPERIA Flashtool, click on flash and choose downloaded firmware, than click ok.
-turn off your phone and when Flashtool shows pop up window, connect phone to PC with holding volume down button
-after few minutes all is done and your phone gets the new firmware
Installing CM11 Xperia V is automatically rooted ?
Back to previous original xperia firmware, using flashtol, remains something of CyanogenMod ? Device returns unrooted ?
Thank You

carminedev said:
I would like to take advantage of your willingness to ask a few questions....
I have done a firmware backup using the SUS and Flashtool.
Bootloader is locked at this time on my V.
I would like to know if I can install cyanogenmod 11 and in the future I can back to previous original firmware "tft" using this Flashtool procedure ?
-how to install the newest Android 4.3 for Sony XPERIA V LT25
-paste the ftf file downloaded in step c) to folder „Firmware“ included in the XPERIA Flashtool.
-open the XPERIA Flashtool, click on flash and choose downloaded firmware, than click ok.
-turn off your phone and when Flashtool shows pop up window, connect phone to PC with holding volume down button
-after few minutes all is done and your phone gets the new firmware
Installing CM11 Xperia V is automatically rooted ?
Back to previous original xperia firmware, using flashtol, remains something of CyanogenMod ? Device returns unrooted ?
Thank You
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First of all CM won't work with locked bootloader, and you can't install it using Flashtool. It contains Superuser app so it's rooted.
You can always flash your device with Flashtool using .ftf files to return it to stock firmware.
If you choose to unlock bootloder consider backing up TA partition of phone (there's a tool for that here but the phone has to be rooted http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598) so you can restore your DRM keys later (if you return to stock firmware and you want to have Bravia engine and the rest of the stuff dependent on DRM).

nlooooo said:
First of all CM won't work with locked bootloader, and you can't install it using Flashtool. It contains Superuser app so it's rooted.
You can always flash your device with Flashtool using .ftf files to return it to stock firmware.
If you choose to unlock bootloder consider backing up TA partition of phone (there's a tool for that here but the phone has to be rooted http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598) so you can restore your DRM keys later (if you return to stock firmware and you want to have Bravia engine and the rest of the stuff dependent on DRM).
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yesterday unfortunately, I made confusion between ROOTING and UNLOOK BOOTLOOADER so I have unlocked bootloder using flashtool and the day after I have re-locked it. Have I lost sony DRM ?
I think no... becouse I don't make changes that affected device partition, is it correct ?
So I ve got to wait for better and simple method to root my device before make other experiment, what do you think about it ?

carminedev said:
yesterday unfortunately, I made confusion between ROOTING and UNLOOK BOOTLOOADER so I have unlocked bootloder using flashtool and the day after I have re-locked it. Have I lost sony DRM ?
I think no... becouse I don't make changes that affected device partition, is it correct ?
So I ve got to wait for better and simple method to root my device before make other experiment, what do you think about it ?
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I think you lost it when you unlocked it cause TA partition got formated, it doesn't matter if you relock it afterwards.

nlooooo said:
I think you lost it when you unlocked it cause TA partition got formated, it doesn't matter if you relock it afterwards.
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how can i verify if I lose DRM ?

carminedev said:
how can i verify if I lose DRM ?
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Check if in the Album app if pictures change when using Bravia Engine; if you didn't back up your TA partition before unlocking, as far as I know, you lost your DRM keys forever, relocking won't change a thing.

Antiga Prime said:
Check if in the Album app if pictures change when using Bravia Engine; if you didn't back up your TA partition before unlocking, as far as I know, you lost your DRM keys forever, relocking won't change a thing.
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CONFIRMED I lost DRM keys...
At this Point I decide to dance, I' ll downgrade to a version to root device by doomLord patch first. I found a post in which users explain how to install Bravia Engine 2 using PimpMyRom App. Finally I Will upgrade to Last Xperia firmware.... And I' ll do a big backup!!!
Are you according to me? You suggest to me something different?

I'd not worry much abt Bravia Engine. The pics appears slightly brighter, shadows are therefore a bit better, and the colours are a tiny whee little bit more vibrant. If I had to put it into a number the difference is somewhere below the 10 % mark %. You get better results by taking pictures properly in the first place.

carminedev said:
CONFIRMED I lost DRM keys...
At this Point I decide to dance, I' ll downgrade to a version to root device by doomLord patch first. I found a post in which users explain how to install Bravia Engine 2 using PimpMyRom App. Finally I Will upgrade to Last Xperia firmware.... And I' ll do a big backup!!!
Are you according to me? You suggest to me something different?
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It would be better to unlock bootloader again and then root flashing some custom kernel.
Something like this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2647496

nlooooo said:
It would be better to unlock bootloader again and then root flashing some custom kernel.
Something like this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2647496
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I Read the post... Could you guide me trought I don't understand how-to.... It's too difficult for me.
Do You suggest to me this procedure just to root my V, is it right ?
What do you think about this Way to install BE2?...
http://www.xperiaguide.com/2013/07/27/install-sony-bravia-engine-2-and-xloud-on-xperia-sslacrosiont/

carminedev said:
I Read the post... Could you guide me trought I don't understand how-to.... It's too difficult for me.
Do You suggest to me this procedure just to root my V, is it right ?
What do you think about this Way to install BE2?...
http://www.xperiaguide.com/2013/07/27/install-sony-bravia-engine-2-and-xloud-on-xperia-sslacrosiont/
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Mate, if you don't understand what's written there than consider not to play much with your phone. It's still an expensive peace of hardware to get messed up.

nlooooo said:
Mate, if you don't understand what's written there than consider not to play much with your phone. It's still an expensive peace of hardware to get messed up.
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I'm sorry for my bad English ....
I have not paid enough attention this morning as I read the post.
it would seem easier after reading the post a second time...
- I NEED -
SuperSU Install zip
Doomkernel v08 kernel.elf file
" ATTENTION Doomkernel v08 is for xperia T while Doomkernel v07 for xperia V according to the post : forum.xda-developers.com - Doomkernel v07 for xperia V & require stock JellyBean FW (9.1.A.1.140) "
Sony stock 4.3 kernel, attached to the post.
Flashtool to Unlock Boot Loader
Fastboot mode -> Holding down the power and volume up
A brain and common sense.
1) by FLASHTOOL -> install the stock Android 4.3 FTF*
2) by FLASHTOOL -> fastboot mode and install the v08 Doomkernel kernel.elf
3) by FLASHTOOL -> upon boot, go into recovery**, and install the zip SuperSU normally
4) by FLASHTOOL -> fastboot mode install the provided stock Sony 4.3 Kernel
5) Unplug your phone, boot it, and there you go, rooted stock Android 4.3.
* Which version of latest stock rom do you suggest for my V :
- the first that I downloaded from xperiafirmware.com 9.2.A.1.199.
- the second created (after installation of the first) with Sony Update Service SUS , decrypted by Flashtool and saved into .tft format ?
** ..."go into recovery" is automated upon boot ?
At the end can I lock the boot loader to recive pc companion updates ?

carminedev said:
I'm sorry for my bad English ....
I have not paid enough attention this morning as I read the post.
it would seem easier after reading the post a second time...
- I NEED -
SuperSU Install zip
Doomkernel v08 kernel.elf file
" ATTENTION Doomkernel v08 is for xperia T while Doomkernel v07 for xperia V according to the post : forum.xda-developers.com - Doomkernel v07 for xperia V & require stock JellyBean FW (9.1.A.1.140) "
Sony stock 4.3 kernel, attached to the post.
Flashtool to Unlock Boot Loader
Fastboot mode -> Holding down the power and volume up
A brain and common sense.
1) by FLASHTOOL -> install the stock Android 4.3 FTF*
2) by FLASHTOOL -> fastboot mode and install the v08 Doomkernel kernel.elf
3) by FLASHTOOL -> upon boot, go into recovery**, and install the zip SuperSU normally
4) by FLASHTOOL -> fastboot mode install the provided stock Sony 4.3 Kernel
5) Unplug your phone, boot it, and there you go, rooted stock Android 4.3.
* Which version of latest stock rom do you suggest for my V :
- the first that I downloaded from xperiafirmware.com 9.2.A.1.199.
- the second created (after installation of the first) with Sony Update Service SUS , decrypted by Flashtool and saved into .tft format ?
** ..."go into recovery" is automated upon boot ?
At the end can I lock the boot loader to recive pc companion updates ?
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Lock bootloader and you should be able to apply official updates.

nlooooo said:
Lock bootloader and you should be able to apply official updates.
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The kernel are different and 07 version require Android 4.1....
I wrote ATTENTION between " " ADDING THE PROBLEM....

carminedev said:
The kernel are different and 07 version require Android 4.1....
I wrote ATTENTION between " " ADDING THE PROBLEM....
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Doomkernel v8 is also for 4.1.2. As far as I understood you don't have to power on your phone completely in step 3, only to boot to recovery.

nlooooo said:
Doomkernel v8 is also for 4.1.2. As far as I understood you don't have to power on your phone completely in step 3, only to boot to recovery.
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but my V is JB 4.3 9.2.A.1.199

carminedev said:
but my V is JB 4.3 9.2.A.1.199
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You just use exploitability of custom kernel with recovery inside.
Take a look here also:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2654451

How to root Xperia T?

I know that to have root i have to install jelly bean 4.1.2 first, but i dont know how to....i'm on 4.3 right now.
So can anyone tell me step by step to how to root, and then have 4.3 again?

isko95 said:
I know that to have root i have to install jelly bean 4.1.2 first, but i dont know how to....i'm on 4.3 right now.
So can anyone tell me step by step to how to root, and then have 4.3 again?
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Download a stock 4.1.2 ftf file. Flash it via flashtool and make sure to wipe the phone.
Root it using easy rooting method
Update ota to 4.3

St.Jimmy90 said:
Download a stock 4.1.2 ftf file. Flash it via flashtool and make sure to wipe the phone.
Root it using easy rooting method
Update ota to 4.3
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How can i root it? Can you provide me the link of the thread?

St.Jimmy90 said:
Download a stock 4.1.2 ftf file. Flash it via flashtool and make sure to wipe the phone.
Root it using easy rooting method
Update ota to 4.3
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Anyone?

isko95 said:
Anyone?
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4.1.2 stock ftf file:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2228799
Flashtool:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1943886
Discription how to use it is in the thread. Next time please use the SEARCH function, that's propably the reason no one wanted to answer you, because it has been said so many times.

St.Jimmy90 said:
4.1.2 stock ftf file:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2228799
Flashtool:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1943886
Discription how to use it is in the thread. Next time please use the SEARCH function, that's propably the reason no one wanted to answer you, because it has been said so many times.
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I wanted the thread of how to root as the thread's title said. Not that

isko95 said:
I wanted the thread of how to root as the thread's title said. Not that
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Use the search function and you will find it

Is it possible to root jb 4.1.2 with flashtool? @St.Jimmy90 or someone

no you can't

[Q] [q]about to root 4.3

Hi all, yesterday i just update my sp from 4.1.2 to 4.3.3 and i make a mistake, i download the ftf and flash the new (4.3.3) and i can root normaly. :/
so.. To root i neet to downgrade flashing the older version (likethis Xperia SP (C5302)_12.0.A.1.284_Unknown_3)
And then install recovery and next flash in recovery C5303_Generic_12.1.0.1.201_signed and kernel.266???
Please tell me if this is ok or not :???
Thanks in advanced

Gabboxxx said:
Hi all, yesterday i just update my sp from 4.1.2 to 4.3.3 and i make a mistake, i download the ftf and flash the new (4.3.3) and i can root normaly. :/
so.. To root i neet to downgrade flashing the older version (likethis Xperia SP (C5302)_12.0.A.1.284_Unknown_3)
And then install recovery and next flash in recovery C5303_Generic_12.1.0.1.201_signed and kernel.266???
Please tell me if this is ok or not :???
Thanks in advanced
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The process is incorrect.
You can root up to version .254. You can't root .201 or .266. by the method you stated.
To root .201 or .266, you can install one of the customised roms (see android dev section)
Some roms required unlocked bootloader. Others do not. So read the instructions carefully.
I am current on rooted 201 using this ROM:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2658043
(version 2.1 - you install v2 then update with v2.1 on top).
You will still need to downgrade to older version so that you can get root and recoveries before you can install the above rom
Good luck

headache59 said:
The process is incorrect.
You can root up to version .254. You can't root .201 or .266. by the method you stated.
To root .201 or .266, you can install one of the customised roms (see android dev section)
Some roms required unlocked bootloader. Others do not. So read the instructions carefully.
I am current on rooted 201 using this ROM:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2658043
(version 2.1 - you install v2 then update with v2.1 on top).
You will still need to downgrade to older version so that you can get root and recoveries before you can install the above rom
Good luck
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Sorry, can use this ftf?? (C5302)_12.0.A.1.284
For downgrade and root whit lordrom and install recovery and next flash 4.3??
Thanks :3

Gabboxxx said:
Sorry, can use this ftf?? (C5302)_12.0.A.1.284
For downgrade and root whit lordrom and install recovery and next flash 4.3??
Thanks :3
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Not sure what 284 is (probably global ftf of version 257), but the last version before 4.3 was 254. You can try though.
Answer to your last question:
As stated: YOU CANNOT ROOT 4.3 (266 OR 201) with doomlord's exploit- PERIOD.
Once you flash the 4.3 kernel, your phone will go into a bootloop.
You can only use doomlord's exploit for version 257 up to 254.

Hi, i already with 4.3.3 and roted,but when i turn on the Phone not apears the ligth of recovery :s. is a bug or i need to install aggain??
Thanks for reply
Sent from my C5303 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

headache59 said:
Not sure what 284 is (probably global ftf of version 257), but the last version before 4.3 was 254. You can try though.
Answer to your last question:
As stated: YOU CANNOT ROOT 4.3 (266 OR 201) with doomlord's exploit- PERIOD.
Once you flash the 4.3 kernel, your phone will go into a bootloop.
You can only use doomlord's exploit for version 257 up to 254.
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isn't there any way to root .201 without downgrading and without losing drm keys?

pranavthombare said:
isn't there any way to root .201 without downgrading and without losing drm keys?
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You only lose DRM keys if you unlock the bootloader, not through rooting.
The downgrade to older 4.1.2 will not cause the loss of the keys...
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Gabboxxx said:
Hi, i already with 4.3.3 and roted,but when i turn on the Phone not apears the ligth of recovery :s. is a bug or i need to install aggain??
Thanks for reply
Sent from my C5303 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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You didn't say how you rooted your device.
If it is through other roms, these roms would usually include a set of recoveries.
I have not tried (because I got both root and recoveries through customised roms for 201), but you can try dssmex's files to install your recovery. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2649923

O.k. Rooted my phone by downgrading to .254. If I use Flash tool to install .266 tft will that destroy the root?
EDIT: NVM answered the question myself.

[Q] Just need root access on Xperia SP (BL Locked)

Hi,
Guys, I just need root access on my Xperia SP (C5302). I'm not interested in installing custom ROMs. If there's a method to achieve it, please post it or a link that would help me. The bootloader is locked and the build is .201.
I tried few vRoot and Kingo, but none helped.
Again, I just need root access.
Thanks in advance.

codeon said:
Hi,
Guys, I just need root access on my Xperia SP (C5302). I'm not interested in installing custom ROMs. If there's a method to achieve it, please post it or a link that would help me. The bootloader is locked and the build is .201.
I tried few vRoot and Kingo, but none helped.
Again, I just need root access.
Thanks in advance.
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You can't just root 201 without unlocked bootloader. With lb you'll have to flash prerooted stock ROM
Verstuurd vanaf mijn C5303 met Tapatalk

Downgrade back to 4.1.2 and Root it. From there you can install a recovery and flash pre rooted 201 ROM..

mrjraider said:
Downgrade back to 4.1.2 and Root it. From there you can install a recovery and flash pre rooted 201 ROM..
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Thanks for the response. Could you tell me the steps on how to downgrade it? It would be really helpful.
Thank you!

See my guide below about flashing with flashtool

mrjraider said:
See my guide below about flashing with flashtool
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Thanks again for the response. I was wondering that I may lose the data during the process. How to backup the data. I mean is it possible to flash a backup on BL locked XSP?

No you can flash and untick the wipes (also mentioned in my tut) but with the backup and restore app from sony (installed on stock rom etc) you can backup and restore aswel..

mrjraider said:
No you can flash and untick the wipes (also mentioned in my tut) but with the backup and restore app from sony (installed on stock rom etc) you can backup and restore aswel..
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I downloaded ftf file from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51706136&postcount=161
But, turns out the android version was still 4.3.
Could you help me out with the link for 4.1.2 file.
Thanks for all the help.

See the Stock download ftf thread. There are many links in there

mrjraider said:
See the Stock download ftf thread. There are many links in there
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Apparently, I downloaded it from that thread itself. Anyways, I'll give it another try.

All the information regarding the type and version of the ftf is mentioned

[Q] Help For Root 4.4.2 unlocked

Hi
I had Desire and Desire s and Xperia Sola and now after all XZR
I Update to 4.4.2 by flashtool and tft file.
then I unlocked bootloader !!
Now I want to root and install recovery
I search about 1.5 day and cant succeed
I use
DooMLoRD_Easy-Rooting-Toolkit_v17_perf-event-exploit
and
rootkitZ_20131112
But nothing happened. please Help me
after that install
ZR-lockeddualrecovery2.7.124-BETA.installer
it seemed in had installed on my phone and all thing finished. but I cant go to recovery. (May be I don't know how to go to recovery)

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2765062

ady3004 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2765062
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He Said
If you coming from on 4.3 :
...
Install Recovery
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and
If you have LB with 4.2/4.3 and Recovery or UB :
Go to Recovery
...
I am not 4.3 or 4.2 and I cant go to recovery

You have to flash a 4.1.2 or a 4.2.2 firmware with Flashtool (you will find it on others XDA thread of the section. You have to do that because with locked bootloader (LB) on 4.3 you can't root and install any Recovery.
So, go on previous Android version, root it, install recovery, install my zip, and the 2 others zip, then flash the stripped ftf (firmware) on your phone.
for this method you dont need to unlock bootloader

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2427995
I tested it on kitkat

John98Zakaria said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2427995
I tested it on kitkat
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Bro,
Try this app. You need to install this app and run. Then you should download super su app. :fingers-crossed:

Solved
galen.lazar said:
Bro,
Try this app. You need to install this app and run. Then you should download super su app. :fingers-crossed:
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WOOOOW
this worked
thank u man
really thank u

Actually You shouldnt re-Upload Towel Root show him to the official site
But TowelRoot is still the Root of the year